frère ou sœur /fʁˈɛʁusˈœʁ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "sibling".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: le frère ou sœur
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: sibling
  • IPA: /fʁˈɛʁusˈœʁ/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: le
  • Image:Photo of frère ou sœur (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Elle a deux frères ou sœurs, un frère et une sœur. English: She has two siblings, a brother and a sister.
  • Les frères et sœurs partagent souvent un lien spécial. English: Siblings often share a special bond.
  • Mon frère ou ma sœur et moi sommes allés à la même école. English: My brother or my sister and I went to the same school.

When and How to Use "frère ou sœur"

Use "frère ou sœur" when you want to talk about "sibling" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "frère ou sœur" mean in French?

"frère ou sœur" is the French word for "sibling".

What CEFR level is "frère ou sœur"?

"frère ou sœur" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "frère ou sœur"?

"frère ou sœur" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "frère ou sœur" in a sentence?

Elle a deux frères ou sœurs, un frère et une sœur.

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